Odocoileus virginianus truei

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This is a subspecies of the white tailed deer endemic to Nicaragua, northern CR etc

comments (6)

Jivko Nakev

Lion

@fchristant, I am not sure is it possible to create a subspecies, once the species is already created? I would try, but I am afraid it could cause some cross-links... Posted 9 years ago
1. Annette Flottwell
  
  Lion
  
  Dear Jivko
  there are already two supspecies here on JD
  
  https://www.jungledragon.com/specie/5111/hilton_head_white-tailed_deer.html
  so I don't think it would be too difficult.
  Also, there is no other subspecies in Nicaragua or Costa Rica. So we can't really get it wrong.
  Posted 9 years ago
2. 1. Jivko Nakev
    
    Lion
    
    You are right, I hadn't noticed it. The subspecies is created, you may finalize the identification now. Cheers! Posted 9 years ago
3. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Already answered, but yes, it is possible. Technically, JungleDragon does not know the difference between a species and a sub species, other than that they are different and unique names. There is no formal relation or connection between a species and sub species in the database. Posted 9 years ago
4. 1. Jivko Nakev
    
    Lion
    
    I realized this. We have created some subspecies before, but the relative species has not been created in advance. That's why I was not sure,
    BTW, Odocoileus virginianus has 39 subspecies! Posted 9 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
      Lion
      
      Ah now I see what you mean. In that cause I normally prefer the main species to be created first. It's just an opinion though, I'm fine with both scenarios. Posted 9 years ago

The Nicaragua White-tailed deer

Subspecies of White-tailed deer, from northeastern Guatemala, south through lowlands of Belize, Honduras, and Nicaragua to southern Costa Rica (Talamanca district, Limon Prov)

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Similar species: Even-toed Ungulates

Species identified by Annette Flottwell